How to Pronounce "putdown"
word
ˈpʊtˌdaʊn
POOT-down
pˈʌtdaʊn
PUT-down
Definition
A putdown is a remark or comment intended to make someone feel stupid, unimportant, or embarrassed. Usually, it is a sarcastic or insulting statement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊtˌdaʊn
British English
pˈʌtdaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POOT-down
UK
PUT-down
Listen in Context
He made a putdown in front of everyone.
Sarah couldn't ignore his cruel putdown.
Nobody likes to be the target of a putdown.
That was a clever putdown — everyone laughed except him.